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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 395.96 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 395.96 and 221.28 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 395.96 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/395.96 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 395.96 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 87,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,618.03/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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