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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.21, 429.87 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.21, 429.87 and 235.98 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.21 : 429.87 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.21/429.87 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.21x = 429.87 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.21x = 101,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,440.72/287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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