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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 424.20 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 424.20 and 220.52 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 424.20 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/424.20 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 424.20 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 93,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,544.58/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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