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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 415.50 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 415.50 and 222.32 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 415.50 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/415.50 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 415.50 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 92,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,375.00/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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