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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 426.96 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 426.96 and 236.80 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 426.96 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/426.96 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 426.96 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 101,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,104.13/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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