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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 426.92 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 426.92 and 222 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 426.92 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/426.92 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 426.92 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 94,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,776.24/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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