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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.11, 430.53 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.11, 430.53 and 243.64 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.11 : 430.53 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.11/430.53 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.11x = 430.53 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.11x = 104,894.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,894.33/287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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