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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.72, 386.76 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.72, 386.76 and 222.48 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.72 : 386.76 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.72/386.76 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.72x = 386.76 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.72x = 86,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,046.36/280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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