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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.29, 408.90 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.29, 408.90 and 222.47 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.29 : 408.90 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.29/408.90 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.29x = 408.90 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.29x = 90,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,967.98/296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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