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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 746.90 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 746.90 and 305.22 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 746.90 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/746.90 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 746.90 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 227,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,968.75/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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