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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 427.38 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 427.38 and 222.12 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 427.38 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/427.38 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 427.38 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 94,929.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,929.65/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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