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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 431.22 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 431.22 and 222.49 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 431.22 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/431.22 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 431.22 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 95,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,941.03/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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