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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 432.36 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 432.36 and 233.52 is: 351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 432.36 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/432.36 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 432.36 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 100,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,964.71/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.16

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