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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 426.33 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 426.33 and 222.12 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 426.33 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/426.33 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 426.33 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 94,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,696.42/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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