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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.72, 476.38 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.72, 476.38 and 220.22 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.72 : 476.38 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.72/476.38 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.72x = 476.38 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.72x = 104,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,908.08/317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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