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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 394.38 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 394.38 and 239.06 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 394.38 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/394.38 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 394.38 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 94,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,278.51/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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