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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 457.92 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 457.92 and 220.16 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 457.92 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/457.92 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 457.92 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 100,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,815.67/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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