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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 396.28 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 396.28 and 240.43 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 396.28 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/396.28 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 396.28 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 95,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,277.60/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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