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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 435.66 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 435.66 and 222.38 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 435.66 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/435.66 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 435.66 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 96,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,882.07/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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