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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 395.95 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 395.95 and 221.98 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 395.95 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/395.95 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 395.95 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 87,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,891.00/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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