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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 429.24 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 429.24 and 156.33 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 429.24 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/429.24 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 429.24 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 67,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103.09/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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