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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 422.45 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 422.45 and 223.23 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 422.45 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/422.45 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 422.45 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 94,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,302.40/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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