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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.97, 402.86 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.97, 402.86 and 222.01 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.97 : 402.86 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.97/402.86 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.97x = 402.86 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.97x = 89,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438.95/291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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