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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 433.34 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 433.34 and 285.40 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 433.34 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/433.34 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 433.34 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 123,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,675.24/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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