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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 420.55 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 420.55 and 211.84 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 420.55 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/420.55 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 420.55 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 89,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,089.31/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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