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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 433.30 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 433.30 and 220.68 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 433.30 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/433.30 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 433.30 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 95,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,620.64/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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