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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 424.20 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 424.20 and 220.68 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 424.20 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/424.20 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 424.20 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 93,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,612.46/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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