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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.13, 429.78 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.13, 429.78 and 226.38 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.13 : 429.78 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.13/429.78 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.13x = 429.78 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.13x = 97,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,293.60/287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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