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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.18, 394.95 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.18, 394.95 and 216.12 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.18 : 394.95 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.18/394.95 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.18x = 394.95 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.18x = 85,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,355.11/286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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