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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 427.17 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 427.17 and 220.98 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 427.17 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/427.17 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 427.17 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 94,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,396.05/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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