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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 409.62 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 409.62 and 223.22 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 409.62 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/409.62 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 409.62 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 91,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,435.38/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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