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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 414.88 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 414.88 and 222.21 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 414.88 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/414.88 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 414.88 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 92,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,189.93/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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