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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.32, 392.48 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.32, 392.48 and 222.40 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.32 : 392.48 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.32/392.48 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.32x = 392.48 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.32x = 87,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,287.55/284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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