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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 430.98 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 430.98 and 241.54 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 430.98 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/430.98 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 430.98 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 104,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,098.91/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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