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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 435.84 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 435.84 and 222.67 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 435.84 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/435.84 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 435.84 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 97,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,048.49/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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