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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 440.85 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 440.85 and 222.10 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 440.85 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/440.85 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 440.85 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 97,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,912.79/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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