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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 420.36 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 420.36 and 222.04 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 420.36 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/420.36 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 420.36 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 93,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,336.73/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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