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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 394.38 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 394.38 and 239.38 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 394.38 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/394.38 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 394.38 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 94,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,405.70/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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