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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.38, 436.65 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.38, 436.65 and 222.68 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 436.65 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/436.65 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 436.65 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 97,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,233.22/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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