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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.38 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.38 and 222.42 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.38 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.38 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.38 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 99,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,728.68/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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