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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 423.96 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 423.96 and 220.12 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 423.96 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/423.96 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 423.96 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 93,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,322.08/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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