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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 423.24 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 423.24 and 286.20 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 423.24 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/423.24 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 423.24 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 121,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,131.29/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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