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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.81, 395.81 and 216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.81, 395.81 and 216.74 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.81 : 395.81 = 216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.81/395.81 = 216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.81x = 395.81 × 216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.81x = 85,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,787.86/286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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