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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.37 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.37 and 222.30 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.37 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.37 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.37 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 103,006.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,006.04/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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