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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 394.79 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 394.79 and 239.55 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 394.79 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/394.79 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 394.79 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 94,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,570.75/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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