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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 415.32 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 415.32 and 222.48 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 415.32 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/415.32 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 415.32 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 92,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,400.39/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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