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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 428.08 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 428.08 and 200.32 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 428.08 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/428.08 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 428.08 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 85,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,752.99/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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