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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 420.04 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 420.04 and 221.46 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 420.04 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/420.04 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 420.04 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 93,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,022.06/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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