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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 394.92 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 394.92 and 237.15 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 394.92 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/394.92 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 394.92 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 93,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,655.28/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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