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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 436.11 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 436.11 and 222.77 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 436.11 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/436.11 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 436.11 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 97,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,152.22/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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