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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 430.44 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 430.44 and 235.92 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 430.44 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/430.44 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 430.44 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 101,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,549.40/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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