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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.79, 395.38 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.79, 395.38 and 224.37 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.79 : 395.38 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.79/395.38 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.79x = 395.38 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.79x = 88,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,711.69/286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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