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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 428.22 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 428.22 and 240.18 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 428.22 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/428.22 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 428.22 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 102,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,849.88/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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