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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.38, 430.75 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.38, 430.75 and 233.18 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.38 : 430.75 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.38/430.75 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.38x = 430.75 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.38x = 100,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,442.04/287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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