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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 430.68 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 430.68 and 226.17 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 430.68 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/430.68 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 430.68 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 97,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,406.90/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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