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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 430.19 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 430.19 and 232.43 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 430.19 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/430.19 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 430.19 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 99,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,985.75/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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