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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 430.26 and 241.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 430.26 and 241.57 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 430.26 = 241.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/430.26 = 241.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 430.26 × 241.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 103,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,937.91/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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