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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 435.84 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 435.84 and 222.54 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 435.84 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/435.84 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 435.84 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 96,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,991.83/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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