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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 427.98 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 427.98 and 220.62 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 427.98 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/427.98 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 427.98 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 94,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,423.38/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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