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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.69, 394.35 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.69, 394.35 and 220.08 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.69 : 394.35 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.69/394.35 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.69x = 394.35 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.69x = 86,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,788.55/285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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