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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.11, 394.00 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.11, 394.00 and 235.90 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.11 : 394.00 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.11/394.00 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.11x = 394.00 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.11x = 92,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,944.94/285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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