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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 422.37 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 422.37 and 223.62 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 422.37 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/422.37 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 422.37 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 94,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,450.38/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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