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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 421.20 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 421.20 and 222.08 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 421.20 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/421.20 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 421.20 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 93,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,537.99/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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