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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.50, 432.66 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.50, 432.66 and 220.26 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 432.66 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/432.66 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 432.66 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 95,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,297.69/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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