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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 429.10 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 429.10 and 221.53 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 429.10 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/429.10 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 429.10 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 95,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055.27/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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