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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 435.61 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 435.61 and 222.44 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 435.61 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/435.61 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 435.61 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 96,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,897.09/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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