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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.69 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.69 and 217.22 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.69 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.69 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.69 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 93,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,118.44/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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