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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 395.00 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 395.00 and 220.47 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 395.00 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/395.00 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 395.00 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 87,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,086.74/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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