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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 419.73 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 419.73 and 221.27 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 419.73 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/419.73 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 419.73 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 92,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,871.56/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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