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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 441 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 441 and 221.43 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 441 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/441 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 441 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 97,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,650.63/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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