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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.61, 393.73 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.61, 393.73 and 230.35 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.61 : 393.73 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.61/393.73 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.61x = 393.73 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.61x = 90,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,695.71/285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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