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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 430.16 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 430.16 and 286.23 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 430.16 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/430.16 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 430.16 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 123,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,124.70/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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