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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 429.82 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 429.82 and 231.90 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 429.82 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/429.82 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 429.82 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 99,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,675.26/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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