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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 426.60 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 426.60 and 221.94 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 426.60 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/426.60 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 426.60 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 94,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,679.60/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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