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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.91, 432.74 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.91, 432.74 and 220.36 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.91 : 432.74 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.91/432.74 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.91x = 432.74 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.91x = 95,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,358.59/313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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