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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 430.02 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 430.02 and 234.84 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 430.02 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/430.02 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 430.02 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 100,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,985.90/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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