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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 439.96 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 439.96 and 222.02 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 439.96 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/439.96 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 439.96 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 97,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,679.92/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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