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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 432.80 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 432.80 and 220.32 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 432.80 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/432.80 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 432.80 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 95,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,351.23/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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