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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 394.85 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 394.85 and 219.79 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 394.85 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/394.85 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 394.85 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 86,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,781.01/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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