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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 420.64 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 420.64 and 222.12 is: 306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 420.64 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/420.64 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 420.64 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 93,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,432.56/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.22

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