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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 430.07 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 430.07 and 245.85 is: 368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 430.07 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/430.07 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 430.07 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 105,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,731.48/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.89

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