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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.71, 394.22 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.71, 394.22 and 175.23 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.71 : 394.22 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.71/394.22 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.71x = 394.22 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.71x = 69,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,078.29/285.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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