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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 428.58 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 428.58 and 235.77 is: 352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 428.58 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/428.58 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 428.58 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 101,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,046.31/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.05

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