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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.11, 430.76 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.11, 430.76 and 235.63 is: 353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.11 : 430.76 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.11/430.76 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.11x = 430.76 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.11x = 101,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,499.98/287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.52

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