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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 429.18 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 429.18 and 225.17 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 429.18 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/429.18 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 429.18 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 96,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,638.46/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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