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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 394.98 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 394.98 and 234.15 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 394.98 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/394.98 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 394.98 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 92,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,484.57/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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