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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.84, 397.15 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.84, 397.15 and 241.40 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.84 : 397.15 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.84/397.15 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.84x = 397.15 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.84x = 95,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,869.42/287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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