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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 394.66 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 394.66 and 236.64 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 394.66 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/394.66 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 394.66 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 93,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,390.37/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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