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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.27 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.27 and 232.26 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.27 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.27 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.27 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 92,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,037.67/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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