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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.70, 440.66 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.70, 440.66 and 221.24 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.70 : 440.66 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.70/440.66 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.70x = 440.66 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.70x = 97,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,491.62/319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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