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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.08 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.08 and 220.14 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.08 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.08 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.08 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 93,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,356.97/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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