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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.07 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.07 and 222.52 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.07 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.07 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.07 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 99,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,927.06/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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