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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 424.31 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 424.31 and 220.41 is: 303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 424.31 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/424.31 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 424.31 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 93,521.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,521.07/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.75

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