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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 422.46 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 422.46 and 223.14 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 422.46 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/422.46 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 422.46 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 94,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,267.72/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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