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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 428.76 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 428.76 and 234.96 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 428.76 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/428.76 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 428.76 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 100,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,741.45/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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