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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.15, 431.33 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.15, 431.33 and 243.81 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.15 : 431.33 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.15/431.33 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.15x = 431.33 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.15x = 105,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,161.35/287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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