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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 425.46 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 425.46 and 221.25 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 425.46 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/425.46 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 425.46 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 94,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,135.45/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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