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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 430.33 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 430.33 and 229.42 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 430.33 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/430.33 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 430.33 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 98,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,726.31/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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