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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 403.29 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 403.29 and 222.23 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 403.29 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/403.29 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 403.29 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 89,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,623.14/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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