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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.75, 456.72 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.75, 456.72 and 222.94 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 456.72 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/456.72 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 456.72 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 101,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,821.16/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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