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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 403.97 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 403.97 and 222.71 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 403.97 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/403.97 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 403.97 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 89,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,968.16/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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