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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.06, 428.28 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.06, 428.28 and 282.01 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.06 : 428.28 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.06/428.28 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.06x = 428.28 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.06x = 120,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,779.24/286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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