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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 429.48 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 429.48 and 231.39 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 429.48 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/429.48 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 429.48 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 99,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,377.38/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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