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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 429.98 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 429.98 and 232.76 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 429.98 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/429.98 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 429.98 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 100,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,082.14/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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