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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 396.26 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 396.26 and 222.18 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 396.26 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/396.26 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 396.26 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 88,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,041.05/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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