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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.42, 425.03 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.42, 425.03 and 220.94 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.42 : 425.03 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.42/425.03 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.42x = 425.03 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.42x = 93,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,906.13/308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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