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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 318.27 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 318.27 and 222.82 is: 307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 318.27 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/318.27 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 318.27 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 70,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,916.92/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.35

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