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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 318.39 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 318.39 and 220.98 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 318.39 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/318.39 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 318.39 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 70,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,357.82/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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