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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 454.85 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 454.85 and 222.76 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 454.85 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/454.85 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 454.85 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 101,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,322.39/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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