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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 396.72 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 396.72 and 232.68 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 396.72 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/396.72 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 396.72 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 92,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,308.81/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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