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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 393.44 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 393.44 and 232.86 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 393.44 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/393.44 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 393.44 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 91,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,615.72/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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