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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.99, 396.82 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.99, 396.82 and 237.64 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.99 : 396.82 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.99/396.82 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.99x = 396.82 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.99x = 94,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,298.72/287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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