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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 430.86 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 430.86 and 236.32 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 430.86 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/430.86 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 430.86 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 101,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,820.84/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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