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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.98, 318.36 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.98, 318.36 and 222.16 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 318.36 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/318.36 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 318.36 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 70,726.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,726.86/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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