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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.55, 429.16 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.55, 429.16 and 237.11 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.55 : 429.16 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.55/429.16 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.55x = 429.16 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.55x = 101,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,757.89/285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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