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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 439.02 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 439.02 and 220.12 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 439.02 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/439.02 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 439.02 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 96,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,637.08/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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