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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.93, 393.30 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.93, 393.30 and 222.51 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.93 : 393.30 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.93/393.30 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.93x = 393.30 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.93x = 87,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,511.22/284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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