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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 428.22 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 428.22 and 228.96 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 428.22 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/428.22 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 428.22 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 98,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045.25/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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