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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 426.30 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 426.30 and 282.48 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 426.30 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/426.30 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 426.30 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 120,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,421.22/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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