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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 396.81 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 396.81 and 243.19 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 396.81 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/396.81 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 396.81 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 96,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,500.22/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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