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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.68, 439.98 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.68, 439.98 and 220.40 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.68 : 439.98 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.68/439.98 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.68x = 439.98 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.68x = 96,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,971.59/318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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