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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.46 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.46 and 222.48 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.46 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.46 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.46 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 97,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,102.51/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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