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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 424.08 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 424.08 and 220.38 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 424.08 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/424.08 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 424.08 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 93,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,458.75/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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