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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 449.84 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 449.84 and 222.88 is: 334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 449.84 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/449.84 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 449.84 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 100,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,260.34/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.49

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