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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 319.38 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 319.38 and 220.80 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 319.38 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/319.38 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 319.38 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 70,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,519.10/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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