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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.41, 430.56 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.41, 430.56 and 232.68 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.41 : 430.56 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.41/430.56 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.41x = 430.56 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.41x = 100,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,182.70/286.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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