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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 441.44 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 441.44 and 220.32 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 441.44 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/441.44 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 441.44 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 97,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,258.06/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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