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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439.02 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439.02 and 220.08 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439.02 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439.02 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439.02 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 96,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,619.52/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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