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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 430.99 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 430.99 and 226.53 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 430.99 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/430.99 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 430.99 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 97,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,631.60/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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