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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.05, 421.02 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.05, 421.02 and 222.05 is: 306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.05 : 421.02 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.05/421.02 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.05x = 421.02 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.05x = 93,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,487.98/305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.47

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