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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.19, 442.35 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.19, 442.35 and 223.10 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.19 : 442.35 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.19/442.35 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.19x = 442.35 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.19x = 98,688.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,688.29/295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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