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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 439.86 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 439.86 and 220.60 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 439.86 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/439.86 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 439.86 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 97,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,033.12/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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