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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 394.47 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 394.47 and 230.58 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 394.47 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/394.47 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 394.47 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 90,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,956.89/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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