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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 419.78 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 419.78 and 199.22 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 419.78 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/419.78 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 419.78 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 83,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,628.57/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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