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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.74, 425.96 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.74, 425.96 and 220.23 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.74 : 425.96 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.74/425.96 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.74x = 425.96 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.74x = 93,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,808.07/308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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