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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.59, 458.55 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.59, 458.55 and 222.21 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.59 : 458.55 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.59/458.55 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.59x = 458.55 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.59x = 101,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,894.40/305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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