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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 393.14 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 393.14 and 222.49 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 393.14 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/393.14 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 393.14 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 87,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,466.64/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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