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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 422.42 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 422.42 and 166.22 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 422.42 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/422.42 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 422.42 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 70,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,216.12/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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