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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 430.38 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 430.38 and 240.90 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 430.38 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/430.38 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 430.38 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 103,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,678.54/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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