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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 428.42 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 428.42 and 222.02 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 428.42 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/428.42 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 428.42 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 95,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,117.81/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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