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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 306.18 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 306.18 and 222.48 is: 304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 306.18 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/306.18 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 306.18 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 68,118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,118.93/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.70

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