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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 429.28 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 429.28 and 205.12 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 429.28 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/429.28 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 429.28 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 88,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,053.91/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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