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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 431.22 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 431.22 and 270.33 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 431.22 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/431.22 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 431.22 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 116,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,569.55/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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