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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 394.25 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 394.25 and 220.73 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 394.25 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/394.25 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 394.25 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 87,019.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,019.73/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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