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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 422.46 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 422.46 and 223.20 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 422.46 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/422.46 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 422.46 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 94,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,293.07/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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