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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 426.67 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 426.67 and 222.13 is: 306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 426.67 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/426.67 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 426.67 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 94,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,776.21/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.11

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