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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 396.86 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 396.86 and 222.63 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 396.86 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/396.86 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 396.86 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 88,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,351.83/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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