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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 440.42 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 440.42 and 221.52 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 440.42 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/440.42 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 440.42 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 97,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,561.84/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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