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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 582.84 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 582.84 and 305.76 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 582.84 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/582.84 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 582.84 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 178,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,209.16/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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