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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 403.98 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 403.98 and 222.73 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 403.98 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/403.98 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 403.98 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 89,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,978.47/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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