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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 434.70 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 434.70 and 222.17 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 434.70 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/434.70 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 434.70 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 96,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,577.17/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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