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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 429.52 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 429.52 and 232.68 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 429.52 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/429.52 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 429.52 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 99,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,940.71/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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