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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 394.79 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 394.79 and 221.13 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 394.79 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/394.79 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 394.79 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 87,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,298.81/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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