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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 430.38 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 430.38 and 238.18 is: 357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 430.38 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/430.38 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 430.38 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 102,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,507.91/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.12

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