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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 422.26 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 422.26 and 223.03 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 422.26 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/422.26 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 422.26 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 94,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,175.03/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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