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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 394.54 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 394.54 and 220.59 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 394.54 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/394.54 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 394.54 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 87,031.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,031.03/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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