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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 397.32 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 397.32 and 222.72 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 397.32 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/397.32 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 397.32 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 88,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,491.11/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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