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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 426.33 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 426.33 and 221.88 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 426.33 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/426.33 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 426.33 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 94,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,594.10/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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