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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 428.37 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 428.37 and 221.50 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 428.37 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/428.37 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 428.37 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 94,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,883.96/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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