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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 440.58 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 440.58 and 221.19 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 440.58 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/440.58 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 440.58 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 97,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,451.89/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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