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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 420.77 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 420.77 and 222.52 is: 307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 420.77 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/420.77 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 420.77 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 93,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,627.93/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.17

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