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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.30, 433.16 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.30, 433.16 and 220.74 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.30 : 433.16 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.30/433.16 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.30x = 433.16 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.30x = 95,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,615.74/314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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