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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 396.30 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 396.30 and 243.24 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 396.30 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/396.30 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 396.30 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 96,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,396.01/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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