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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 449.57 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 449.57 and 222.33 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 449.57 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/449.57 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 449.57 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 99,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951.79/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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