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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.24, 430.08 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.24, 430.08 and 268.96 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.24 : 430.08 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.24/430.08 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.24x = 430.08 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.24x = 115,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,674.32/286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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