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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.76, 439.41 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.76, 439.41 and 220.72 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.76 : 439.41 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.76/439.41 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.76x = 439.41 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.76x = 96,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,986.58/318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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