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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 424.43 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 424.43 and 220.50 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 424.43 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/424.43 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 424.43 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 93,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,588.15/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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