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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 395.01 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 395.01 and 236.62 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 395.01 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/395.01 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 395.01 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 93,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,467.76/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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