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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 393.24 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 393.24 and 222.84 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 393.24 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/393.24 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 393.24 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 87,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,629.60/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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