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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 448.50 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 448.50 and 222.57 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 448.50 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/448.50 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 448.50 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 99,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,822.65/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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