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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 422.70 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 422.70 and 195.70 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 422.70 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/422.70 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 422.70 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 82,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,722.39/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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