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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 426.60 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 426.60 and 221.67 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 426.60 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/426.60 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 426.60 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 94,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,564.42/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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