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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.57, 428.24 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.57, 428.24 and 222.01 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.57 : 428.24 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.57/428.24 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.57x = 428.24 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.57x = 95,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,073.05/310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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