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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.69, 394.44 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.69, 394.44 and 215.90 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.69 : 394.44 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.69/394.44 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.69x = 394.44 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.69x = 85,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,157.62/285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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