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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 393.24 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 393.24 and 219.99 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 393.24 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/393.24 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 393.24 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 86,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,508.87/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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