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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.37, 428.50 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.37, 428.50 and 239.04 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.37 : 428.50 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.37/428.50 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.37x = 428.50 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.37x = 102,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,428.64/285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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