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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 431.51 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 431.51 and 236.13 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 431.51 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/431.51 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 431.51 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 101,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,891.28/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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