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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.40, 429.95 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.40, 429.95 and 222.32 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.40 : 429.95 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.40/429.95 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.40x = 429.95 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.40x = 95,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,584.89/286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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