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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 416.10 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 416.10 and 222.88 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 416.10 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/416.10 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 416.10 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 92,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,740.37/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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