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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 430.35 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 430.35 and 281.70 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 430.35 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/430.35 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 430.35 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 121,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,229.60/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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