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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 424.80 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 424.80 and 220.79 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 424.80 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/424.80 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 424.80 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 93,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,791.59/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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