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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 395.28 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 395.28 and 270.24 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 395.28 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/395.28 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 395.28 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 106,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,820.47/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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