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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 420.83 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 420.83 and 222.32 is: 306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 420.83 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/420.83 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 420.83 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 93,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,559.70/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.40

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