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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 426.39 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 426.39 and 220.62 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 426.39 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/426.39 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 426.39 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 94,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070.16/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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