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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 436.05 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 436.05 and 222.12 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 436.05 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/436.05 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 436.05 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 96,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,855.43/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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