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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 394.18 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 394.18 and 223.94 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 394.18 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/394.18 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 394.18 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 88,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,272.67/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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