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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.09, 394.60 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.09, 394.60 and 220.48 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.09 : 394.60 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.09/394.60 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.09x = 394.60 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.09x = 87,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,001.41/286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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