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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 316.31 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 316.31 and 222.27 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 316.31 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/316.31 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 316.31 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 70,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,306.78/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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