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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 447.88 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 447.88 and 222.05 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 447.88 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/447.88 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 447.88 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 99,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,451.75/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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