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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 392.33 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 392.33 and 235.10 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 392.33 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/392.33 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 392.33 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 92,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,233.65/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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