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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.41, 430.43 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.41, 430.43 and 157.22 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.41 : 430.43 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.41/430.43 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.41x = 430.43 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.41x = 67,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,670.96/287.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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