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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 438.56 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 438.56 and 220.05 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 438.56 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/438.56 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 438.56 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 96,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,504.03/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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