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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 424.80 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 424.80 and 220.68 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 424.80 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/424.80 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 424.80 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 93,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,744.86/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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