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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 433.35 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 433.35 and 220.77 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 433.35 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/433.35 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 433.35 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 95,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,670.68/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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