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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 432.49 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 432.49 and 220.15 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 432.49 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/432.49 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 432.49 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 95,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,212.67/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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