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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 423.27 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 423.27 and 222.93 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 423.27 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/423.27 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 423.27 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 94,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,359.58/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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