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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 395.60 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 395.60 and 238.12 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 395.60 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/395.60 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 395.60 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 94,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,200.27/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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