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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 394.92 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 394.92 and 216.42 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 394.92 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/394.92 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 394.92 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 85,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468.59/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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