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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 429.84 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 429.84 and 223.56 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 429.84 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/429.84 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 429.84 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 96,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,095.03/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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