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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.99, 394.82 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.99, 394.82 and 223.67 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.99 : 394.82 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.99/394.82 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.99x = 394.82 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.99x = 88,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,306.30/285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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