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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.30, 440.45 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.30, 440.45 and 220.88 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.30 : 440.45 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.30/440.45 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.30x = 440.45 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.30x = 97,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,287.42/319.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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