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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 397.46 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 397.46 and 222.33 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 397.46 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/397.46 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 397.46 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 88,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,367.28/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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