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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 430.08 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 430.08 and 205.32 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 430.08 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/430.08 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 430.08 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 88,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,304.03/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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