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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.79, 394.03 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.79, 394.03 and 233.28 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.79 : 394.03 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.79/394.03 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.79x = 394.03 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.79x = 91,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,918.30/285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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