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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 387.86 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 387.86 and 222.37 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 387.86 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/387.86 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 387.86 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 86,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,246.35/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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