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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.36, 433.58 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.36, 433.58 and 285.24 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.36 : 433.58 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.36/433.58 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.36x = 433.58 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.36x = 123,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,674.36/314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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