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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 408.42 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 408.42 and 222.84 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 408.42 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/408.42 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 408.42 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 91,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,012.31/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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