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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 429.43 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 429.43 and 243.16 is: 364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 429.43 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/429.43 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 429.43 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 104,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,420.20/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.53

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