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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 430.44 and 281.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 430.44 and 281.83 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 430.44 = 281.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/430.44 = 281.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 430.44 × 281.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 121,310.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,310.91/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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