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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 392.60 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 392.60 and 222.82 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 392.60 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/392.60 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 392.60 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 87,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,479.13/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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