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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.29, 428.94 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.29, 428.94 and 235.08 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.29 : 428.94 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.29/428.94 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.29x = 428.94 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.29x = 100,835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,835.22/286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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