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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 429.41 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 429.41 and 226.13 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 429.41 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/429.41 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 429.41 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 97,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,104.12/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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