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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 422.35 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 422.35 and 232.22 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 422.35 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/422.35 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 422.35 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 98,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078.59/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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