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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 434.97 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 434.97 and 222.04 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 434.97 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/434.97 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 434.97 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 96,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,581.28/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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