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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 430.85 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 430.85 and 241.92 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 430.85 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/430.85 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 430.85 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 104,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,231.84/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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