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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.84, 403.94 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.84, 403.94 and 222.91 is: 307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.84 : 403.94 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.84/403.94 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.84x = 403.94 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.84x = 90,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,041.81/292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.48

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