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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 431.16 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 431.16 and 206.24 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 431.16 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/431.16 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 431.16 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 88,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,922.44/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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