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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 435.30 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 435.30 and 222.44 is: 306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 435.30 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/435.30 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 435.30 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 96,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,828.13/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.85

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