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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 440.78 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 440.78 and 221.54 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 440.78 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/440.78 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 440.78 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 97,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,650.40/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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