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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 408.90 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 408.90 and 222.76 is: 307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 408.90 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/408.90 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 408.90 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 91,086.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,086.56/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.61

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