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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 440.46 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 440.46 and 221.10 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 440.46 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/440.46 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 440.46 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 97,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,385.71/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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