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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 422.64 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 422.64 and 223.64 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 422.64 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/422.64 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 422.64 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 94,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,517.10/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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