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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 428.26 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 428.26 and 228.36 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 428.26 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/428.26 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 428.26 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 97,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,797.45/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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