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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 436.40 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 436.40 and 222.58 is: 333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 436.40 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/436.40 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 436.40 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 97,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,133.91/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.86

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