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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 426.17 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 426.17 and 220.66 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 426.17 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/426.17 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 426.17 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 94,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,038.67/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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