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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 395.58 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 395.58 and 237.64 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 395.58 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/395.58 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 395.58 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 94,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,005.63/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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