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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.73, 428.09 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.73, 428.09 and 220.83 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.73 : 428.09 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.73/428.09 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.73x = 428.09 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.73x = 94,532.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,532.41/285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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