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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 426.87 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 426.87 and 233.98 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 426.87 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/426.87 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 426.87 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 99,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,877.98/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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