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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 427.75 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 427.75 and 219.72 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 427.75 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/427.75 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 427.75 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 93,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,986.72/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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