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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 432.36 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 432.36 and 220.20 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 432.36 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/432.36 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 432.36 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 95,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,205.67/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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