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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 429.93 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 429.93 and 205.83 is: 308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 429.93 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/429.93 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 429.93 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 88,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,492.49/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.08

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