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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 402.88 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 402.88 and 222.08 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 402.88 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/402.88 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 402.88 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 89,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,471.59/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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