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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 443.70 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 443.70 and 222.63 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 443.70 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/443.70 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 443.70 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 98,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,780.93/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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