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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 395.37 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 395.37 and 216.36 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 395.37 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/395.37 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 395.37 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 85,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,542.25/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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