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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 426.97 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 426.97 and 221.14 is: 305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 426.97 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/426.97 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 426.97 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 94,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,420.15/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.05

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