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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 427.68 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 427.68 and 239.84 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 427.68 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/427.68 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 427.68 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 102,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,574.77/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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