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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 425.52 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 425.52 and 220.98 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 425.52 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/425.52 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 425.52 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 94,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,031.41/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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