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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 395.88 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 395.88 and 237.87 is: 328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 395.88 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/395.88 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 395.88 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 94,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,167.98/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.51

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