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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 429.66 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 429.66 and 243.40 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 429.66 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/429.66 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 429.66 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 104,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,579.24/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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