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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 419.84 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 419.84 and 221.20 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 419.84 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/419.84 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 419.84 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 92,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,868.61/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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