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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 421.94 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 421.94 and 222.59 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 421.94 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/421.94 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 421.94 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 93,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,919.62/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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