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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.59, 430.80 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.59, 430.80 and 233.23 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.59 : 430.80 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.59/430.80 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.59x = 430.80 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.59x = 100,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,475.48/287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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