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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 430.44 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 430.44 and 241.71 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 430.44 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/430.44 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 430.44 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 104,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,041.65/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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