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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.89, 432.80 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.89, 432.80 and 236.92 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.89 : 432.80 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.89/432.80 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.89x = 432.80 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.89x = 102,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,538.98/287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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