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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 429.33 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 429.33 and 237.75 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 429.33 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/429.33 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 429.33 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 102,073.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,073.21/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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