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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 430.36 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 430.36 and 240.92 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 430.36 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/430.36 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 430.36 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 103,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,682.33/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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