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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 441.34 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 441.34 and 221.46 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 441.34 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/441.34 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 441.34 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 97,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,739.16/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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