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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 427.62 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 427.62 and 221.56 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 427.62 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/427.62 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 427.62 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 94,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,743.49/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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