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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 429.72 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 429.72 and 243.44 is: 365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 429.72 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/429.72 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 429.72 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 104,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,611.04/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.57

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