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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 435.34 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 435.34 and 222.33 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 435.34 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/435.34 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 435.34 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 96,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,789.14/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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