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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.47, 427.78 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.47, 427.78 and 222.99 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.47 : 427.78 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.47/427.78 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.47x = 427.78 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.47x = 95,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,390.66/310.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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