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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 404.14 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 404.14 and 222.77 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 404.14 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/404.14 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 404.14 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 90,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,028.53/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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