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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 429.75 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 429.75 and 228.72 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 429.75 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/429.75 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 429.75 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 98,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,292.42/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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