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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 428.63 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 428.63 and 221.22 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 428.63 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/428.63 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 428.63 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 94,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,820.42/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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