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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.70, 430.92 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.70, 430.92 and 238.70 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.70 : 430.92 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.70/430.92 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.70x = 430.92 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.70x = 102,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,860.60/287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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