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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 428.22 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 428.22 and 222.24 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 428.22 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/428.22 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 428.22 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 95,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,169.22/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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