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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 395.73 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 395.73 and 216.68 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 395.73 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/395.73 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 395.73 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 85,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,746.78/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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