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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 436.03 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 436.03 and 222.37 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 436.03 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/436.03 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 436.03 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 96,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,959.99/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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