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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.42, 403.57 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.42, 403.57 and 222.68 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.42 : 403.57 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.42/403.57 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.42x = 403.57 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.42x = 89,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,866.97/292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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