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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 449.08 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 449.08 and 222.93 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 449.08 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/449.08 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 449.08 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 100,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,112.85/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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