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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 422.82 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 422.82 and 223.66 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 422.82 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/422.82 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 422.82 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 94,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,568.45/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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