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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 394.42 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 394.42 and 212.22 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 394.42 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/394.42 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 394.42 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 83,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,703.81/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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