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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 427.97 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 427.97 and 236.81 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 427.97 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/427.97 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 427.97 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 101,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,344.25/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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