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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.21, 432.40 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.21, 432.40 and 220.04 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.21 : 432.40 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.21/432.40 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.21x = 432.40 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.21x = 95,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,142.03/313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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