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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 427.04 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 427.04 and 222.27 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 427.04 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/427.04 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 427.04 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 94,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,918.18/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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