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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 428.82 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 428.82 and 228.48 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 428.82 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/428.82 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 428.82 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 97,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,976.79/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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