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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 424.26 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 424.26 and 220.14 is: 303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 424.26 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/424.26 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 424.26 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 93,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,396.60/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.61

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