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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 421.69 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 421.69 and 222.78 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 421.69 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/421.69 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 421.69 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 93,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,944.10/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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