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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 430.83 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 430.83 and 238.75 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 430.83 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/430.83 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 430.83 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 102,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,860.66/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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