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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.37 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.37 and 223.15 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.37 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.37 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.37 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 94,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,251.87/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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