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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 441.04 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 441.04 and 221.64 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 441.04 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/441.04 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 441.04 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 97,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,752.11/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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