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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 395.53 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 395.53 and 220.35 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 395.53 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/395.53 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 395.53 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 87,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,155.04/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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