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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 430.41 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 430.41 and 226.60 is: 340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 430.41 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/430.41 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 430.41 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 97,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,530.68/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.14

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