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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.85, 431.90 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.85, 431.90 and 230.01 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.85 : 431.90 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.85/431.90 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.85x = 431.90 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.85x = 99,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,340.17/287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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