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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 436.77 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 436.77 and 222.03 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 436.77 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/436.77 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 436.77 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 96,976.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,976.04/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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