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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 396 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 396 and 240.64 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 396 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/396 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 396 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 95,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,293.44/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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