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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.87, 396.89 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.87, 396.89 and 235.36 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.87 : 396.89 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.87/396.89 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.87x = 396.89 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.87x = 93,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,410.85/287.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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