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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.76, 439.90 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.76, 439.90 and 220.36 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.76 : 439.90 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.76/439.90 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.76x = 439.90 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.76x = 96,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,936.36/318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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