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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 318.45 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 318.45 and 222.10 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 318.45 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/318.45 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 318.45 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 70,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,727.99/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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