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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 429.84 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 429.84 and 234.96 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 429.84 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/429.84 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 429.84 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 100,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,995.21/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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