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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 426.74 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 426.74 and 222.30 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 426.74 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/426.74 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 426.74 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 94,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,863.19/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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