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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 435 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 435 and 222.20 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 435 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/435 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 435 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 96,657
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,657/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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