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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.42, 393.41 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.42, 393.41 and 223.14 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.42 : 393.41 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.42/393.41 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.42x = 393.41 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.42x = 87,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786.07/285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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