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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 319.66 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 319.66 and 220.14 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 319.66 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/319.66 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 319.66 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 70,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,369.40/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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