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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.43, 436.83 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.43, 436.83 and 222.75 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.43 : 436.83 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.43/436.83 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.43x = 436.83 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.43x = 97,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,303.05/291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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