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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 431.48 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 431.48 and 82.23 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 431.48 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/431.48 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 431.48 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 35,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,480.81/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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