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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 437.04 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 437.04 and 222.93 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 437.04 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/437.04 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 437.04 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 97,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,429.33/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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