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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 429.83 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 429.83 and 222.50 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 429.83 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/429.83 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 429.83 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 95,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,637.18/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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