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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.25, 394.79 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.25, 394.79 and 223.97 is: 308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.25 : 394.79 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.25/394.79 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.25x = 394.79 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.25x = 88,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,418.02/286.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.89

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