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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 420.75 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 420.75 and 222.42 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 420.75 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/420.75 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 420.75 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 93,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,583.22/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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