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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 425.34 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 425.34 and 221.16 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 425.34 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/425.34 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 425.34 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 94,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,068.19/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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