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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 422.62 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 422.62 and 223.41 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 422.62 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/422.62 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 422.62 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 94,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,418.56/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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