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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 422.36 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 422.36 and 166.18 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 422.36 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/422.36 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 422.36 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 70,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,187.78/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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