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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 439.56 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 439.56 and 220.56 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 439.56 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/439.56 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 439.56 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 96,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,949.35/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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