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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 395.66 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 395.66 and 234.46 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 395.66 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/395.66 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 395.66 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 92,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,763.29/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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