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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 431.69 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 431.69 and 233.43 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 431.69 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/431.69 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 431.69 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 100,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,769.40/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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