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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 424.20 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 424.20 and 286.80 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 424.20 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/424.20 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 424.20 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 121,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,660.56/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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