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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 415.01 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 415.01 and 222.33 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 415.01 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/415.01 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 415.01 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 92,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,269.17/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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