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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 432.86 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 432.86 and 220.58 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 432.86 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/432.86 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 432.86 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 95,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,480.26/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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