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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 424.92 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 424.92 and 220.62 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 424.92 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/424.92 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 424.92 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 93,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,745.85/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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