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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.31, 440.69 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.31, 440.69 and 221.03 is: 305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.31 : 440.69 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.31/440.69 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.31x = 440.69 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.31x = 97,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,405.71/319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.05

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