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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.74, 427.93 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.74, 427.93 and 220.59 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.74 : 427.93 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.74/427.93 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.74x = 427.93 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.74x = 94,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,396.53/285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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