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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 428.00 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 428.00 and 239.79 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 428.00 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/428.00 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 428.00 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 102,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,628.92/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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