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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 426.51 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 426.51 and 240.66 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 426.51 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/426.51 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 426.51 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 102,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,643.90/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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