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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 396.08 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 396.08 and 237.41 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 396.08 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/396.08 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 396.08 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 94,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,030.19/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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