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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.82, 444.23 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.82, 444.23 and 222.70 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.82 : 444.23 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.82/444.23 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.82x = 444.23 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.82x = 98,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,930.02/295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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