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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 440.58 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 440.58 and 221.32 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 440.58 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/440.58 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 440.58 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 97,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,509.17/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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