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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 440.10 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 440.10 and 221.22 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 440.10 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/440.10 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 440.10 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 97,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,358.92/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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