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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 443.78 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 443.78 and 222.93 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 443.78 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/443.78 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 443.78 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 98,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,930.76/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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