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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 419.59 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 419.59 and 205.94 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 419.59 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/419.59 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 419.59 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 86,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,410.36/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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