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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 424.64 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 424.64 and 220.22 is: 303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 424.64 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/424.64 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 424.64 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 93,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,514.24/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.91

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