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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 427.62 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 427.62 and 239.66 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 427.62 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/427.62 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 427.62 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 102,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,483.41/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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