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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.19, 395.26 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.19, 395.26 and 221.48 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.19 : 395.26 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.19/395.26 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.19x = 395.26 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.19x = 87,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,539.65/286.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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