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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 434.97 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 434.97 and 220.77 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 434.97 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/434.97 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 434.97 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 96,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,028.33/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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