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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 439.46 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 439.46 and 220.35 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 439.46 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/439.46 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 439.46 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 96,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,836.38/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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