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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 427.01 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 427.01 and 221.19 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 427.01 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/427.01 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 427.01 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 94,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,449.24/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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