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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.17, 419.63 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.17, 419.63 and 199.22 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.17 : 419.63 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.17/419.63 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.17x = 419.63 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.17x = 83,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,598.74/304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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