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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 429.99 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 429.99 and 235.48 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 429.99 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/429.99 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 429.99 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 101,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,254.05/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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