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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 426.12 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 426.12 and 221.63 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 426.12 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/426.12 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 426.12 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 94,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,438.85/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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