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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 430.77 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 430.77 and 210.35 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 430.77 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/430.77 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 430.77 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 90,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,612.47/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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