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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 394.90 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 394.90 and 239.43 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 394.90 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/394.90 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 394.90 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 94,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,550.31/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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