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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 388.96 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 388.96 and 222.28 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 388.96 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/388.96 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 388.96 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 86,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,458.03/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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