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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 422.17 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 422.17 and 222.93 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 422.17 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/422.17 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 422.17 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 94,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,114.36/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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