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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.81, 432.89 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.81, 432.89 and 220.70 is: 304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.81 : 432.89 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.81/432.89 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.81x = 432.89 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.81x = 95,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,537.72/313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.44

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