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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.66 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.66 and 221.77 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.66 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.66 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.66 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 97,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,946.94/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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