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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 429.80 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 429.80 and 233.21 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 429.80 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/429.80 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 429.80 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 100,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,230.34/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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