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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 311.76 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 311.76 and 222.42 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 311.76 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/311.76 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 311.76 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 69,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,341.66/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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