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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 396 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 396 and 234.71 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 396 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/396 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 396 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 92,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,943.18/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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