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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 436.23 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 436.23 and 222.50 is: 307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 436.23 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/436.23 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 436.23 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 97,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,058.99/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.33

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