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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 414.84 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 414.84 and 222.12 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 414.84 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/414.84 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 414.84 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 92,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,144.26/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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