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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 458.82 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 458.82 and 222.18 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 458.82 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/458.82 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 458.82 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 101,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,940.63/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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