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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 429.59 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 429.59 and 229.04 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 429.59 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/429.59 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 429.59 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 98,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,393.29/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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