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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 422.20 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 422.20 and 223.32 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 422.20 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/422.20 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 422.20 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 94,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,285.70/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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