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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.49, 434.96 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.49, 434.96 and 222.34 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.49 : 434.96 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.49/434.96 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.49x = 434.96 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.49x = 96,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,709.01/315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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