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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.91, 408.92 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.91, 408.92 and 222.10 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.91 : 408.92 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.91/408.92 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.91x = 408.92 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.91x = 90,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,820.58/295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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