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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 441.90 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 441.90 and 222.78 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 441.90 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/441.90 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 441.90 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 98,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,446.48/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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