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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 409.26 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 409.26 and 222.15 is: 306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 409.26 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/409.26 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 409.26 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 90,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,917.11/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.46

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