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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 435.87 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 435.87 and 222.48 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 435.87 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/435.87 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 435.87 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 96,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,972.36/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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