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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 428.53 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 428.53 and 222.21 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 428.53 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/428.53 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 428.53 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 95,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,220.95/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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