Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 422 and 222.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 306.14, 422 and 222.98 is: 307.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306.14 : 422 = 222.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306.14/422 = 222.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306.14x = 422 × 222.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306.14x = 94,097.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,097.56/306.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307.37
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