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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 434.89 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 434.89 and 222.27 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 434.89 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/434.89 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 434.89 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 96,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,660.83/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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