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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 420.42 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 420.42 and 222.06 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 420.42 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/420.42 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 420.42 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 93,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,358.47/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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