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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 419.72 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 419.72 and 221.70 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 419.72 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/419.72 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 419.72 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 93,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,051.92/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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