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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.09, 430.92 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.09, 430.92 and 233.63 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.09 : 430.92 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.09/430.92 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.09x = 430.92 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.09x = 100,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,673.69/287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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