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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 425.58 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 425.58 and 221.06 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 425.58 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/425.58 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 425.58 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 94,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,078.71/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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