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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 422.10 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 422.10 and 223.08 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 422.10 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/422.10 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 422.10 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 94,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,162.07/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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