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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 424.95 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 424.95 and 220.86 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 424.95 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/424.95 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 424.95 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 93,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,854.46/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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