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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 395.94 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 395.94 and 219.84 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 395.94 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/395.94 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 395.94 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 87,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,043.45/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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