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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 430.88 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 430.88 and 232.29 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 430.88 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/430.88 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 430.88 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 100,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,087.95/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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