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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 431.52 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 431.52 and 222.42 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 431.52 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/431.52 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 431.52 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 95,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,978.68/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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