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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 421.41 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 421.41 and 222.48 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 421.41 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/421.41 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 421.41 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 93,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,755.30/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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