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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 427.57 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 427.57 and 222.85 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 427.57 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/427.57 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 427.57 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 95,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,283.97/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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