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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 396.60 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 396.60 and 232.40 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 396.60 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/396.60 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 396.60 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 92,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,169.84/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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