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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 448.62 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 448.62 and 222.13 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 448.62 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/448.62 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 448.62 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 99,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,651.96/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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