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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 461.28 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 461.28 and 222.72 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 461.28 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/461.28 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 461.28 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 102,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,736.28/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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