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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 430.38 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 430.38 and 223.02 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 430.38 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/430.38 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 430.38 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 95,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,983.35/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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