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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 402.36 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 402.36 and 222 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 402.36 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/402.36 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 402.36 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 89,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,323.92/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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