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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.74 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.74 and 222.21 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.74 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.74 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.74 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 99,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,714.52/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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