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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.70, 430.86 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.70, 430.86 and 235.98 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.70 : 430.86 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.70/430.86 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.70x = 430.86 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.70x = 101,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,674.34/287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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