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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 392.29 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 392.29 and 222.18 is: 306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 392.29 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/392.29 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 392.29 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 87,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,158.99/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.70

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