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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.31, 312.39 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.31, 312.39 and 222.98 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.31 : 312.39 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.31/312.39 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.31x = 312.39 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.31x = 69,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,655.16/226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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