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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.25, 435.14 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.25, 435.14 and 222.03 is: 306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.25 : 435.14 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.25/435.14 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.25x = 435.14 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.25x = 96,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,614.13/315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.47

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