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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 424.40 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 424.40 and 220.16 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 424.40 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/424.40 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 424.40 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 93,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,435.90/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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