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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 430.56 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 430.56 and 232.80 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 430.56 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/430.56 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 430.56 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 100,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,234.37/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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