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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.73, 426.84 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.73, 426.84 and 222.25 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.73 : 426.84 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.73/426.84 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.73x = 426.84 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.73x = 94,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,865.19/309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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