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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 314.50 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 314.50 and 222.62 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 314.50 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/314.50 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 314.50 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 70,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,013.99/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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