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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 425.55 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 425.55 and 220.22 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 425.55 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/425.55 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 425.55 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 93,714.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,714.91/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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