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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 464.06 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 464.06 and 222.44 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 464.06 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/464.06 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 464.06 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 103,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,225.51/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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