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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.96, 428.93 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.96, 428.93 and 225.41 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.96 : 428.93 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.96/428.93 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.96x = 428.93 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.96x = 96,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,685.11/285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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