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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 432.30 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 432.30 and 220.44 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 432.30 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/432.30 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 432.30 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 95,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,296.21/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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