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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 409.95 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 409.95 and 222.18 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 409.95 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/409.95 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 409.95 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 91,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,082.69/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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