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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 442.80 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 442.80 and 222.48 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 442.80 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/442.80 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 442.80 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 98,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,514.14/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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