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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 442.99 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 442.99 and 222.93 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 442.99 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/442.99 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 442.99 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 98,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,755.76/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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