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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.42, 429.36 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.42, 429.36 and 205.24 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.42 : 429.36 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.42/429.36 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.42x = 429.36 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.42x = 88,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,121.85/286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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