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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 394.73 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 394.73 and 239.29 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 394.73 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/394.73 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 394.73 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 94,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,454.94/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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