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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 422.22 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 422.22 and 257.01 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 422.22 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/422.22 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 422.22 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 108,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,514.76/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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