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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 393.91 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 393.91 and 223.84 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 393.91 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/393.91 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 393.91 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 88,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,172.81/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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