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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.82, 443.44 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.82, 443.44 and 222.60 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.82 : 443.44 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.82/443.44 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.82x = 443.44 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.82x = 98,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,709.74/295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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