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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.15, 395.96 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.15, 395.96 and 234.77 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.15 : 395.96 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.15/395.96 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.15x = 395.96 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.15x = 92,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,956.38/287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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