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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 436.46 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 436.46 and 222.45 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 436.46 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/436.46 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 436.46 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 97,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,090.53/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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