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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 395.28 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 395.28 and 221.01 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 395.28 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/395.28 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 395.28 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 87,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,360.83/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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