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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 396.08 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 396.08 and 221.33 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 396.08 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/396.08 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 396.08 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 87,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,664.39/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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