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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 436.04 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 436.04 and 222.34 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 436.04 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/436.04 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 436.04 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 96,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,949.13/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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