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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 430.18 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 430.18 and 268.67 is: 403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 430.18 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/430.18 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 430.18 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 115,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,576.86/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.17

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