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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 397.04 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 397.04 and 235.31 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 397.04 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/397.04 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 397.04 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 93,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,424.32/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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