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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 436.94 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 436.94 and 222.77 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 436.94 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/436.94 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 436.94 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 97,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,333.83/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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