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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.81, 431.62 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.81, 431.62 and 82.33 is: 123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.81 : 431.62 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.81/431.62 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.81x = 431.62 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.81x = 35,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533.38/287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.46

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