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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.56, 317.16 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.56, 317.16 and 222 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.56 : 317.16 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.56/317.16 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.56x = 317.16 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.56x = 70,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,409.52/229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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