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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 440.90 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 440.90 and 221.28 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 440.90 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/440.90 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 440.90 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 97,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,562.35/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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