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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 424.76 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 424.76 and 220.72 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 424.76 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/424.76 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 424.76 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 93,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,753.03/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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