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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 429.39 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 429.39 and 232.44 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 429.39 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/429.39 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 429.39 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 99,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,807.41/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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