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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 442.53 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 442.53 and 222.93 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 442.53 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/442.53 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 442.53 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 98,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,653.21/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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