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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.42, 396.90 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.42, 396.90 and 237.70 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.42 : 396.90 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.42/396.90 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.42x = 396.90 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.42x = 94,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343.63/287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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