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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 420.11 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 420.11 and 221.43 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 420.11 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/420.11 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 420.11 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 93,023.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,023.85/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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