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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.56, 393.08 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.56, 393.08 and 222.52 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.56 : 393.08 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.56/393.08 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.56x = 393.08 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.56x = 87,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,468.16/284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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