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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 440.88 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 440.88 and 221.40 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 440.88 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/440.88 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 440.88 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 97,610.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,610.83/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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