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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 395.27 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 395.27 and 231.10 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 395.27 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/395.27 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 395.27 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 91,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,346.90/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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