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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 420.29 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 420.29 and 221.87 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 420.29 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/420.29 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 420.29 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 93,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,250.52/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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