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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.24, 428.60 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.24, 428.60 and 225.48 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.24 : 428.60 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.24/428.60 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.24x = 428.60 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.24x = 96,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,640.73/286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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