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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 419.83 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 419.83 and 220.42 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 419.83 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/419.83 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 419.83 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 92,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,538.93/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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