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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 407.64 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 407.64 and 222.22 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 407.64 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/407.64 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 407.64 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 90,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,585.76/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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