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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 440.40 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 440.40 and 221.08 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 440.40 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/440.40 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 440.40 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 97,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,363.63/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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