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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 392.25 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 392.25 and 222.57 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 392.25 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/392.25 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 392.25 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 87,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,301.12/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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