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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.47, 429.30 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.47, 429.30 and 231.39 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.47 : 429.30 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.47/429.30 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.47x = 429.30 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.47x = 99,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,335.73/286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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