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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 440.36 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 440.36 and 220.82 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 440.36 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/440.36 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 440.36 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 97,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,240.30/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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