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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.33, 397.71 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.33, 397.71 and 222.72 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.33 : 397.71 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.33/397.71 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.33x = 397.71 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.33x = 88,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,577.97/288.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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