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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 432.63 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 432.63 and 220.23 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 432.63 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/432.63 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 432.63 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 95,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,278.10/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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