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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.47, 393.59 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.47, 393.59 and 234.12 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.47 : 393.59 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.47/393.59 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.47x = 393.59 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.47x = 92,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,147.81/285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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