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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 436.52 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 436.52 and 222.22 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 436.52 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/436.52 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 436.52 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 97,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,004.58/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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