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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 395.24 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 395.24 and 237.39 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 395.24 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/395.24 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 395.24 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 93,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,826.02/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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