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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.89, 394.35 and 230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.89, 394.35 and 230.63 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.89 : 394.35 = 230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.89/394.35 = 230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.89x = 394.35 × 230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.89x = 90,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948.94/285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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