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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 397.32 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 397.32 and 222.32 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 397.32 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/397.32 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 397.32 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 88,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332.18/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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