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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 435.90 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 435.90 and 222.18 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 435.90 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/435.90 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 435.90 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 96,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,848.26/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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