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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 435.50 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 435.50 and 222.36 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 435.50 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/435.50 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 435.50 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 96,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,837.78/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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