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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.39, 419.69 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.39, 419.69 and 211.22 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.39 : 419.69 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.39/419.69 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.39x = 419.69 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.39x = 88,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,644.82/304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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