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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 425.19 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 425.19 and 221.46 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 425.19 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/425.19 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 425.19 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 94,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,162.58/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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