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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 394.99 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 394.99 and 239.81 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 394.99 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/394.99 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 394.99 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 94,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,720.96/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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