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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 427.05 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 427.05 and 221.10 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 427.05 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/427.05 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 427.05 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 94,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,420.76/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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