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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 429.36 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 429.36 and 238.05 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 429.36 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/429.36 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 429.36 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 102,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,209.15/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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