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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 439.44 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 439.44 and 220.04 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 439.44 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/439.44 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 439.44 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 96,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,694.38/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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