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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 425.25 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 425.25 and 220.98 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 425.25 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/425.25 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 425.25 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 93,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,971.75/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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