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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.57, 393.57 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.57, 393.57 and 220.23 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.57 : 393.57 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.57/393.57 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.57x = 393.57 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.57x = 86,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,675.92/285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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