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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.15, 420.75 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.15, 420.75 and 222.30 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.15 : 420.75 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.15/420.75 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.15x = 420.75 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.15x = 93,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,532.73/305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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