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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 432.38 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 432.38 and 220.11 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 432.38 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/432.38 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 432.38 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 95,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,169.00/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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