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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 427.04 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 427.04 and 221.02 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 427.04 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/427.04 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 427.04 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 94,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,384.38/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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