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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.78, 394.41 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.78, 394.41 and 175.22 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.78 : 394.41 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.78/394.41 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.78x = 394.41 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.78x = 69,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,106.55/285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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