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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 393.48 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 393.48 and 215.22 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 393.48 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/393.48 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 393.48 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 84,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,684.77/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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