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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 427.68 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 427.68 and 222.72 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 427.68 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/427.68 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 427.68 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 95,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,252.89/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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