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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 432.32 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 432.32 and 220.01 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 432.32 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/432.32 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 432.32 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 95,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,111.46/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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