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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 394.33 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 394.33 and 215.70 is: 298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 394.33 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/394.33 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 394.33 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 85,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,056.98/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.02

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