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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 422.60 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 422.60 and 166.35 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 422.60 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/422.60 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 422.60 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 70,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,298.68/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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