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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.81, 408.35 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.81, 408.35 and 222.01 is: 306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.81 : 408.35 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.81/408.35 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.81x = 408.35 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.81x = 90,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,657.32/295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.47

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