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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 393.46 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 393.46 and 211.71 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 393.46 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/393.46 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 393.46 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 83,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300.36/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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