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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 409.20 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 409.20 and 222.96 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 409.20 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/409.20 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 409.20 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 91,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,235.23/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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