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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 392.98 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 392.98 and 222.68 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 392.98 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/392.98 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 392.98 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 87,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,508.79/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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