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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 432.82 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 432.82 and 220.74 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 432.82 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/432.82 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 432.82 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 95,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,540.69/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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