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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 404.27 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 404.27 and 222.86 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 404.27 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/404.27 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 404.27 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 90,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,097.18/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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