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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.61 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.61 and 221.43 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.61 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.61 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.61 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 94,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,682.44/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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