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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 428.75 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 428.75 and 228.50 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 428.75 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/428.75 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 428.75 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 97,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,969.88/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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