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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 394.44 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 394.44 and 237.12 is: 326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 394.44 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/394.44 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 394.44 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 93,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,529.61/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.66

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