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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 426.72 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 426.72 and 222.16 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 426.72 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/426.72 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 426.72 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 94,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,800.12/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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