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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 394.28 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 394.28 and 220.46 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 394.28 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/394.28 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 394.28 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 86,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,922.97/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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