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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 419.94 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 419.94 and 221.64 is: 305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 419.94 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/419.94 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 419.94 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 93,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,075.50/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.73

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