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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.74, 394.60 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.74, 394.60 and 237.14 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.74 : 394.60 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.74/394.60 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.74x = 394.60 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.74x = 93,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,575.44/285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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