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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 404.03 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 404.03 and 222.58 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 404.03 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/404.03 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 404.03 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 89,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,929.00/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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