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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 394.80 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 394.80 and 212.60 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 394.80 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/394.80 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 394.80 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 83,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,934.48/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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