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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 395.42 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 395.42 and 240.12 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 395.42 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/395.42 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 395.42 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 94,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,947.05/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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