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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 397.71 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 397.71 and 222.75 is: 307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 397.71 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/397.71 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 397.71 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 88,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,589.90/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.65

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