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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.46, 394.32 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.46, 394.32 and 224.06 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.46 : 394.32 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.46/394.32 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.46x = 394.32 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.46x = 88,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,351.34/285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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