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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 429.68 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 429.68 and 229.16 is: 343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 429.68 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/429.68 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 429.68 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 98,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,465.47/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.28

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