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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 403.46 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 403.46 and 222.28 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 403.46 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/403.46 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 403.46 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 89,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,681.09/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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