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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 422.37 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 422.37 and 222.62 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 422.37 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/422.37 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 422.37 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 94,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,027.86/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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