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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 393.66 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 393.66 and 230.11 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 393.66 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/393.66 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 393.66 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 90,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,584.12/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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