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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 433.15 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 433.15 and 220.60 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 433.15 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/433.15 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 433.15 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 95,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,551.76/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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