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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 428.66 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 428.66 and 225 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 428.66 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/428.66 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 428.66 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 96,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,447.38/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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