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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 399.18 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 399.18 and 285.16 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 399.18 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/399.18 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 399.18 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 113,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,830.17/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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