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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 439.27 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 439.27 and 220.24 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 439.27 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/439.27 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 439.27 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 96,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,744.82/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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