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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 429.04 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 429.04 and 225.20 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 429.04 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/429.04 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 429.04 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 96,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,619.81/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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