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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.99, 441.40 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.99, 441.40 and 221.57 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.99 : 441.40 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.99/441.40 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.99x = 441.40 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.99x = 97,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,799.89/319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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