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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.99 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.99 and 222.90 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.99 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.99 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.99 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 101,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,639.06/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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