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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.02, 393.46 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.02, 393.46 and 215.11 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.02 : 393.46 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.02/393.46 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.02x = 393.46 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.02x = 84,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,637.18/285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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