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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 394.20 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 394.20 and 230.76 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 394.20 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/394.20 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 394.20 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 90,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,965.59/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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