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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 396.41 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 396.41 and 234.86 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 396.41 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/396.41 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 396.41 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 93,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,099.68/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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