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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 395.72 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 395.72 and 220.24 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 395.72 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/395.72 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 395.72 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 87,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,153.37/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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