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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 429.26 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 429.26 and 225.56 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 429.26 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/429.26 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 429.26 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 96,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,820.61/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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