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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.40, 433.68 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.40, 433.68 and 220.98 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.40 : 433.68 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.40/433.68 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.40x = 433.68 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.40x = 95,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,834.61/314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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