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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 423.44 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 423.44 and 222.83 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 423.44 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/423.44 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 423.44 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 94,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,351.90/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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