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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 393.09 and 222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 393.09 and 222.43 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 393.09 = 222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/393.09 = 222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 393.09 × 222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 87,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,435.01/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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