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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 421.08 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 421.08 and 211.92 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 421.08 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/421.08 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 421.08 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 89,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,235.27/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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