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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 427.02 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 427.02 and 237.24 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 427.02 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/427.02 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 427.02 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 101,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,306.22/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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