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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.94, 394.83 and 220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.94, 394.83 and 220.33 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.94 : 394.83 = 220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.94/394.83 = 220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.94x = 394.83 × 220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.94x = 86,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,989.82/285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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