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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.01, 435.60 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.01, 435.60 and 222.48 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.01 : 435.60 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.01/435.60 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.01x = 435.60 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.01x = 96,912.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,912.29/316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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