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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 409.05 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 409.05 and 222.75 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 409.05 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/409.05 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 409.05 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 91,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,115.89/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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