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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 394.30 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 394.30 and 220.31 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 394.30 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/394.30 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 394.30 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 86,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,868.23/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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