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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 435.58 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 435.58 and 222.74 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 435.58 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/435.58 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 435.58 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 97,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,021.09/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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