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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 426.96 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 426.96 and 220.88 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 426.96 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/426.96 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 426.96 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 94,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,307.99/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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