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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 394.13 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 394.13 and 223.18 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 394.13 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/394.13 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 394.13 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 87,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961.93/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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