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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 439.83 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 439.83 and 220.38 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 439.83 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/439.83 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 439.83 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 96,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,929.74/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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