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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 429.44 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 429.44 and 229.49 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 429.44 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/429.44 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 429.44 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 98,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,551.04/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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