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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 432.10 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 432.10 and 231.32 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 432.10 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/432.10 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 432.10 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 99,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,953.37/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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