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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439.11 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439.11 and 220.16 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439.11 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439.11 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439.11 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 96,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,672.26/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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