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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 427.65 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 427.65 and 221.39 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 427.65 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/427.65 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 427.65 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 94,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,675.30/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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