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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 435.36 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 435.36 and 222.12 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 435.36 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/435.36 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 435.36 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 96,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,702.16/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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