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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 404.12 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 404.12 and 222.75 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 404.12 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/404.12 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 404.12 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 90,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,016.62/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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