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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.26, 430.34 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.26, 430.34 and 225.96 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.26 : 430.34 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.26/430.34 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.26x = 430.34 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.26x = 97,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,239.63/287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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