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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 454.78 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 454.78 and 222.12 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 454.78 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/454.78 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 454.78 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 101,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,015.73/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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