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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.95, 430.43 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.95, 430.43 and 270.15 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.95 : 430.43 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.95/430.43 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.95x = 430.43 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.95x = 116,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,279.31/286.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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