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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 430.09 and 70.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 430.09 and 70.30 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 430.09 = 70.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/430.09 = 70.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 430.09 × 70.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 30,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235.63/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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