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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 395.81 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 395.81 and 220.50 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 395.81 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/395.81 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 395.81 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 87,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,276.11/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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