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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.71, 396.99 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.71, 396.99 and 243.30 is: 335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.71 : 396.99 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.71/396.99 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.71x = 396.99 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.71x = 96,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,587.67/287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.71

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