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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.00, 393.72 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.00, 393.72 and 225.79 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.00 : 393.72 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.00/393.72 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.00x = 393.72 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.00x = 88,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,898.42/285.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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