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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 395.27 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 395.27 and 224.21 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 395.27 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/395.27 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 395.27 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 88,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,623.23/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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