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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 394.88 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 394.88 and 221.22 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 394.88 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/394.88 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 394.88 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 87,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,354.25/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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