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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 419.24 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 419.24 and 220.98 is: 304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 419.24 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/419.24 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 419.24 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 92,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,643.66/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.61

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