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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 398.02 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 398.02 and 222.14 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 398.02 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/398.02 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 398.02 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 88,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,416.16/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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