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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 435.66 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 435.66 and 222.64 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 435.66 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/435.66 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 435.66 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 96,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,995.34/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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