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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 430.16 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 430.16 and 235.35 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 430.16 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/430.16 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 430.16 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 101,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,236.98/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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