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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.49, 435.02 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.49, 435.02 and 222.21 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.49 : 435.02 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.49/435.02 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.49x = 435.02 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.49x = 96,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,663.06/315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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