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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 426.27 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 426.27 and 222.18 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 426.27 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/426.27 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 426.27 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 94,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,708.67/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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