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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 430.44 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 430.44 and 236.08 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 430.44 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/430.44 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 430.44 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 101,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,618.28/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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