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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.53, 395.79 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.53, 395.79 and 221.85 is: 306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.53 : 395.79 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.53/395.79 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.53x = 395.79 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.53x = 87,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,806.01/286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.45

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