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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 430.31 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 430.31 and 204.38 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 430.31 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/430.31 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 430.31 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 87,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,943.58/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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