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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 422.66 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 422.66 and 201.45 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 422.66 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/422.66 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 422.66 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 85,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,147.25/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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