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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 435.48 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 435.48 and 222.12 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 435.48 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/435.48 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 435.48 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 96,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,728.82/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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