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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.99 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.99 and 222.35 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.99 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.99 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.99 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 87,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,378.25/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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