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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 396.84 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 396.84 and 243.50 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 396.84 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/396.84 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 396.84 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 96,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,628.56/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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