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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 430.18 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 430.18 and 225.05 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 430.18 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/430.18 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 430.18 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 96,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,809.30/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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