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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 430.60 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 430.60 and 241.68 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 430.60 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/430.60 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 430.60 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 104,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,067.41/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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