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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.95, 421.75 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.95, 421.75 and 222.93 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.95 : 421.75 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.95/421.75 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.95x = 421.75 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.95x = 94,020.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,020.73/305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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