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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 395.69 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 395.69 and 236.94 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 395.69 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/395.69 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 395.69 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 93,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,753.60/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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