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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 422.41 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 422.41 and 222.15 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 422.41 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/422.41 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 422.41 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 93,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,837.83/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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