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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 441.45 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 441.45 and 222.78 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 441.45 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/441.45 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 441.45 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 98,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,346.23/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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